We spoke with the co-founder of Seattle nonprofit, Aurora Commons, about the wisest ways to volunteer our time and other resources + how to truly engage with our local community during the holiday season.

"There are many people within science that think of women as inferior; we have a long way to go—and it’s not just a problem for science, it’s a problem for all of us. Because what science says is directly related to the issues, prejudices, and biases that exist."

We love this stylish Seattle shop, so we sat down to chat with its owner, who has been in business for almost 20 years. She told us how the company got started, how she's handled its evolutions and more.